Today is a beautiful day, because “That is, the LORD God of hosts. The LORD is His memorable name. So you, by the help of your God, return; Observe mercy and justice, And wait on your God continually.” (Hosea 12: 5-6 NKJV) Wait Welcome to Joy in Verse! Please take a minute to subscribe … Read more
Father in heaven, we love the encouragement of this verse, because You are our portion. You are the one who fills the void in our hearts and souls. You are good, kind, compassionate, just and forgiving. We trust in the eternal hope of Your salvation. We commit our lives this side of heaven and into … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because it is good to wait upon the Lord, “‘The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘Therefore I hope in Him!’ The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly For the salvation of … Read more
Almighty God of truth and justice. We come in our humility, knowing we fall short of Your requirements. We appeal to Your goodness. Do not turn away. Forgive us and restore us to Your favor for the sake of Your Great Name. In Your wrath, remember mercy and Your covenant of grace. The things we … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “We acknowledge, O LORD, our wickedness And the iniquity of our fathers, For we have sinned against You. Do not abhor us, for Your name’s sake; Do not disgrace the throne of Your glory. Remember, do not break Your covenant with us. Are there any among the idols of the nations that can … Read more
Almighty God, Our Father, You are righteous. Your salvation is glorious. You are just. We wait upon Your goodness. Father, we trust You. We humbly thank You in the name and authority of Jesus, according to Your good and perfect will. Amen. “My righteousness is near, My salvation has gone forth, And My arms will … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “My righteousness is near, My salvation has gone forth, And My arms will judge the peoples; The coastlands will wait upon Me, And on My arm they will trust.” (Isaiah 51:5 NKJV) Wait Welcome to Joy in Verse! Please take a minute to subscribe to this content … Read more
Drops of Joy – A Devotional Journey of Healing — Update 10 It is easy to fall into the trap of denial. Recognizing your own error stings. We don’t like stinging reality. We shy away from taking hard looks at our thoughts and behaviors, but we can’t learn and grow from our mistakes without self-inspection … Read more
Father, Abba, thank You for Your unfailing love for us. Thank You for Jesus, the One in whom Your soul delights. Thank You for upholding truth and justice. We have faced difficulties that have rendered us bruised, even if we caused them by our own sin. You did not break us, though You could. You … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. He will not cry out, nor raise His voice, Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed He will … Read more